Extreme nose distortion after mohs - How soon can I have it repaired? (photos)

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Help! I have extreme nose distortion after my MOHs surgery. The surgical deviation was 7mm wide(2 swipes), plastic surgeon chose a linear closure. My nostril is raised on the side that was repaired is extremely elevated. The surgeon did not come by after surgery. I don’t want to go back to her due to lack of trust. What do I do? How soon can I have it repaired? I am public facing(medical sales) this will 1000% impact my career and self esteem.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser.  Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads can seriously improve surface sun damage and UV related pigmentation. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.  
Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Extreme nose distortion after mohs - How soon can I have it repaired? (photos)

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